Cost of living in Toronto, Canada vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | + 194% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 194% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (R$ 85) | R$ 20 | + 313% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (R$ 50) | R$ 22 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (R$ 31) | R$ 9 | + 237% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.53 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.12 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.89 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.30 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.21 | + 357% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (R$ 48) | R$ 17 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.97 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.46 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.66 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.82 | + 210% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.80 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.61 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (R$ 79) | R$ 36 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.30 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.82 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.10 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.42 | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 359% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 359% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,786 (R$ 12,444) | R$ 1,618 | + 669% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,321 (R$ 10,370) | R$ 1,081 | + 859% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$166 (R$ 741) | R$ 369 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,143 (R$ 9,573) | R$ 1,425 | + 572% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,706 (R$ 7,621) | R$ 865 | + 781% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$105 (R$ 470) | R$ 493 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$51 (R$ 228) | R$ 113 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$347 (R$ 1,549) | R$ 1,517 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$180 (R$ 803) | R$ 413 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (R$ 46) | R$ 13 | + 270% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (R$ 104) | R$ 10 | + 976% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 64% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$74 (R$ 332) | R$ 200 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$55 (R$ 248) | R$ 173 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$123 (R$ 548) | R$ 314 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$163 (R$ 730) | R$ 205 | + 256% | |
| Transportation | + 196% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 196% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,555 (R$ 114,157) | R$ 63,667 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.09 (R$ 4.89) | R$ 4.09 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$151 (R$ 677) | R$ 167 | + 304% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$23 (R$ 102) | R$ 43 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 145% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (R$ 49) | R$ 15 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (R$ 75) | R$ 49 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$71 (R$ 316) | R$ 155 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (R$ 32) | R$ 11 | + 195% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.44 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.77 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.09 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.25 | + 224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.03 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.70 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$29 (R$ 127) | R$ 26 | + 387% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 105% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (R$ 247) | R$ 89 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (R$ 135) | R$ 36 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$243 (R$ 1,085) | R$ 130 | + 735% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$91 (R$ 408) | R$ 167 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (R$ 69) | R$ 10 | + 586% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.73 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (R$ 35) | R$ 7 | + 387% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$594 (R$ 2,651) | R$ 2,650 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (R$ 1.76) | R$ 1.76 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$60 (R$ 270) | R$ 121 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (R$ 61) | R$ 10 | + 540% | |
| TOTAL | + 200% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,435 prices entered by 238 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 200% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 14,705 (C$3,292) in Toronto to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,900 in Teresina.
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